1918: Russell and John Smoller (holding rifle) as mascots for Company C (Iowa National Guard). Company C was assigned to watch the approaches of the Clinton and Illinois High Bridge over the Mississippi River at Clinton, IA. Both Russell and John went on to graduate from West Point in 1934.Class of 1930: Shattuck Military Academy, Fairbault, MN.Class of 1934: West Point1945: Holding sword owned by General Osaki, commander of the 19th Tora Division1945 SEP 03: Seated (far right) at table during formal surrender of all Japanese armed forces in the Phillipines at Baguio, Phillipnes.Card certifying presence at the formal surrender.1945-NOV: Camp Spencer (Luna, La Union, Phillipines)1945-DEC: With Russell W. Volckmann II (age nine), Clinton, IA1948-AUG: Wedding portrait. Married to Helen June Rich, Clinton, IA1956: Basic Airbourne Course1956 DEC 31: Promotion to Brigadier General1957: Military parade (Fort Bragg?)1957: Brigadier General Portrait #1 with parachute jump background1957: Brigadier General Portrait #11957: Brigadier General Portrait #2
